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Carl Frampton: One of these two top fights will bring me back for another world title bid BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Watching Andy Murray break down in his press conference about whether to try and play on or not, I could relate exactly to the emotions he was going through. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/boxing/carl-frampton-one-of-these-two-top-fights-will-bring-me-back-for-another-world-title-bid-37731929.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37668692.ece/e862b/AUTOCROP/h342/Ma-_87_-_Read-Only_.jpg Email Watching Andy Murray break down in his press conference about whether to try and play on or not, I could relate exactly to the emotions he was going through. Murray is having to work out what is the best option for his career and the rest of his life. He said after his defeat at the Australian Open that he doesn’t want to be losing in the first round of Grand Slam tournaments, he wants to be competitive at the elite level and I feel the same way … [Read more...] about Carl Frampton: One of these two top fights will bring me back for another world title bid

Dillian Whyte vs Dereck Chisora​World heavyweight boxingO2 Arena, London, United Kingdom Welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE coverage of the much anticipated rematch between Dillan Whyte and Dereck Chisora. The fight is being broadcast on Sky Sports Box Office, and you can live stream the fight via the Sky Sports app. Who will come out on top? Stay tuned to Standard Sport for all of the action and undercard in our boxing blog… Live Updates New updates availableRefresh 2018-12-22T22:22:56.316Z It's almost time for the main event. Just as soon as we've had 'Sweet Caroline', that is. 2018-12-22T22:10:50.020Z An easy night's work in the end for Butasi. 2018-12-22T22:09:07.850Z Buatsi would have liked the rounds tonight but his latest win has come in one minute and 50 seconds. 2018-12-22T22:05:45.266Z Buatsi caught Quinlan with a fierce hook just after referee Terry O'Connor called for the break.The Australian dropped to his knee and wasn't … [Read more...] about Boxing LIVE! Dillian Whyte vs Dereck Chisora

Professional boxers would visit Munich 72 Sports in Southwark Park Road for their tailor-made kit A Bermondsey business, which has catered for well-known boxers including Frank Bruno, could be forced out of the area after more than 40 years. Munich 72 Sports was first opened in Southwark Park Road in 1975 by former amateur boxer Richard Atkins, who also owned popular boxing label Title at the time. Atkins named the shop as a mark of respect for two of his friends who represented Great Britain in the Munich 72 Olympics. It was run as a traditional sports shop with a trophy and engraving section upstairs, and supplied the kit for professional boxers such as Bruno and Lloyd Honeyghan. During its heyday a second shop was opened in Dartford in the late 70s, and people would flock to the store in Bermondsey to have their photo taken with famous faces. Speaking to the News, Marc Cowcher, 56, who now runs the business, said: “The Title Boxing was really what brought people in. … [Read more...] about Bermondsey business, which catered for boxing legends such as Frank Bruno, could be priced out of the area

The family of Hull boxing legend Steve Pollard have paid their heartfelt tributes to the well known hero of the sport. The boxing professional from Orchard Park, who had been battling Motor Neurone Disease, died on Monday morning at the age of 61. He was well known around the city for his prowess in boxing, and spent many years training and managing boxers as well as promoting the sport. To honour Mr Pollard's memory, his son Sonny Pollard has told how his dad will be so sadly missed not only by his family but by everyone that knew him. Sonny, who also boxes and runs Bransholme's Paul Ingle Boxing Academy said: "My dad never complained when he got ill and was such a tough man - he fought right to the very end and went peacefully. "He told us 'I've had a great life, these are just the cards I've been dealt.'" In a 68-fight career from 1980-1997, Mr Pollard successfully won the central area featherweight title, and retired with a record of 23-41-4. After hanging up his gloves … [Read more...] about Son’s moving tribute to Hull boxing legend who ‘fought to the end’

17 Jun From the section Boxing Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/44514726 Read more about sharing. Former British super-middleweight champion Paul Smith Jr has announced his retirement from boxing.The Liverpudlian, 35, held the British title for two spells and challenged for a world title on three occasions.Smith - whose brothers Callum, Liam and Stephen have also held a British title - last fought in June of 2017, losing a world-title shot against Tyron Zeuge."In that fight I was seeing things in my head that my body just couldn't do and I felt my age in there," he said."I ruptured a ligament in my right hand to add to it, needing an operation, the fifth of my career."Smith challenged Zeuge and Arthur Abraham twice for world titles in a professional career spanning 15 years, amassing a record of 38 … [Read more...] about Paul Smith Jr announces retirement from boxing